Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join the Community Planned Care Business Unit. This role offers clinical experience in multiple specialities across our community hospital outpatient departments, including Long Eaton, Ilkeston, Heanor, Ripley, St Oswald’s in Ashbourne and Florence Nightingale Hospital, Derby.
We are looking for adaptable professionals who can work effectively both as independent practitioners and as collaborative team members. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while smoothly transitioning between different clinic environments. Because this position involves regular cross-site working across multiple locations, being a car driver and owner is an essential requirement for the role.
This position is ideal for a nurse seeking to build strong professional networks across the region, and enjoy a varied working week.
Due to cross site working in this role being a car driver/owner is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
This role incorporates cross site working to support Outpatient services at all our community sites when required.
Applicants must have evidence of updated personal development, excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible, have an ability to work under pressure, and a strong desire to work in an Outpatient setting.
Previous NHS and outpatient experience would be desirable but not essential.
Outpatients services positively support the learning and development of their staff.
A teaching or preceptorship qualification would be beneficial. Please note that these hours don't form set shift patterns and will be worked flexibly according to the needs of the service and may include some evening and weekend work.
Closing date of applications: 12 July 2026
Interview date: 24 July 2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Car driver with full UK driving and access to a vehicle
Desirable
- Evidence of clear communication skills, written and verbal
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of using policies and guidelines to support delivery of care
- Evidence of co-ordinating the care of a group of individuals
Desirable
- Experience of having worked within an NHS setting
- Experience of having worked within an outpatient environment
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Relevant teaching qualification
- Relevant mentoring course
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This advert is for Registered Nurse with University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust in Derby, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pro rata pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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